There are many things that go into making a healthy happy pup. We believe in proper quality and care of the Bitch while she is in whelp. It is increasingly evident that nutrition can also significantly impact the achievement of genetic potential in the puppy. Proper levels of DHA for the mom affects the puppy’s future neurological developments making increased puppy trainability, and increasing the likelihood of a puppy’s successful integration into various environments, work or households.

 

Continuation the feeding of your puppy a high quality diet enriched with DHA will better the health both emotionally and physically while increasing brain function.

 We take great care in the upraising of our puppies. From day 3 we regularly handle the puppies, using the techniques that were developed by the US Military’s "Bio Sensor" program (later known as the "Super Dog Program"). Based on years of research, the military learned that early neurological stimulation exercises could have important and lasting effects. They found that early neurological stimulation gave the dog a superior advantage later in life.

Benefits of Stimulation

Five benefits have been observed in canines that were exposed to the Bio Sensor stimulation exercises. The benefits noted were:

 

1. Improved cardio vascular performance (heart rate)

2. Stronger heart beats,

3. Stronger adrenal glands,

4. More tolerance to stress, and

5. Greater resistance to disease.

 

It is known that early stimulation as well as imprinting in the early developmental phase has an impact and influence how it will develop and be shaped as an individual. We pay close attention to the developmental phases of our pups providing as much exposure and socialization as possible to leave positive lasting effects that will shape the pup later in life to be a secure and confident dog.

 

Enrichment activities done by the new owners help continue the dogs development

Regular trips to the park, shopping centers and obedience and agility classes serve as good examples of enrichment activities. Chasing and retrieving a ball on the surface seems to be enriching because it provides exercise and includes rewards. While repeated attempts to retrieve a ball provide much physical activity, it should not be confused with enrichment exercises. Such playful activities should be used for exercise and play or as a reward after returning from a trip or training session. Road work and chasing balls are not substitutes for trips to the shopping mall, outings or obedience classes most of which provide many opportunities for interaction and investigation.

 

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